Fire in Big Sheep Creek: Section of Seven Summits Trail Closed
BC Wildfire Service Annpouncement: 8/22/2015 2:02 PM A public access restriction for areas around the Big Sheep Creek wildfire west of Rossland will take effect immediately and remain in force until the public is otherwise notified. This restriction is being put in place to protect the safety of the public and firefighting personnel and closes […]
Robson Fire Dept hosts Firefighter Games to Raise Funds for Muscular Dystrophy
Join Robson Fire Fighters on Labour Day Long Weekend, September 5th and 6th as they host the second annual Firefighter Games in support of Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Be sure to attend this FREE family friendly event that will blast off with an opening ceremonies at 11:00am Saturday that you do not want to miss!- see attached...
Anglers, wildlife experts have fingers crossed record summer temperatures don't slow Redfish return to spawning grounds
With this summer set to be one of the warmest on record, concerns about the numbers of Redfish set to return to spawning grounds in the West Arm of Kootenay Lake have anglers and wildlife experts worried. It’s not news for anyone that lives in the Kootenays that this summer has felt just a bit warmer than previous years. As...
No one injured in single vehicle accident outside Nelson
No one was injured when a vehicle, traveling westbound toward Nelson was struck by a deer on Highway 3A near Grohman Provincial Park in the early evening of Thursday. Nelson Fire Department members along with RCMP responded to the single-vehicle accident that occurred at approximately 6:44 p.m. Thursday. An eastbound vehicle was struck by the […]
Wildfire smoke from south of the border continues to blanket West Kootenay/Boundary; advisory remains in place
The Southeast Fire Centre said the smoke that filling valleys in the West Kootenay and Boundary regions is coming from Washington, Idaho and the Okanagan. The thick smoke has prompted Environment Canada, in conjuction with Interior Health, to issue a smoke advisory Boundary and Kootenay regions. The adivsory was updated at ...
Million Acts of Kindness program raises love, money and awareness for BC animals
A single dog in a hot car, overheated and in distress on a scorching summer day, rescued because one kind stranger called the BCSPCA cruelty hotline – a number he entered into his phone as one of the featured kind acts in the year-long Million Acts of Kindness (MAK) movement. Thanks to the kindness of animal lovers across the...
Smoke advisory issued for Boundary and Kootenay regions
Evironment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality advisory for the southern areas of the province, including Boundary and Kootenay regions Thursday due to the smoky skies in the area. The advisory was made in collaboration with the Interior Health Authority and Environment Canada. "In addition to local smoke from forest fires...
Wednesday evening regional fire update
The BC Wildfire Service is responding to a number of new fires that are highly visible from surrounding communities throughout the Southeast Fire Centre. None of these fires are immediately threatening any communities or structures, however due to their location the public may see an increase in smoke and air operations in response to these […]
Theft ring likely at work in tri-city area; public asked to keep eyes peeled
Police believe an organized group of criminals is likely targeting the area and driving the rash of recent property crimes, according to Trail RCMP Cpl. Darryl Orr. “We believe there is a larger picture, with a group or groups of individuals working together,” Orr said, in reference to a significant spike in property crimes...
New fire near Birchbank golf course; regional update
Initial attack crews are dealing with a fire across the highway from the Birch Bank Golf Course, according to the EOC's Larry Abenante. While they can't yet provide information as to the size of the fire, he says one helicopter and three bombers are attacking the blaze, which was reported at roughly 4 p.m. today. Meanwhile,...
